Uncover the World of Medical Coding
Written by Janine Mothershed, CPC, CPC-I, CADS, CAC, Founder and Instructor of Coding Clarified, an AAPC licensed medical coding school. Janine has worked as a medical coder since 2005. Every guideline post here is kept current to the latest code year so you can study and code with confidence.
Medical Coding and Billing Denials
Medical coding and billing denials: the most common reasons claims are denied, how to appeal, and how to prevent repeat denials.
Medical Coding Artificial Openings
Coding and billing guidelines for artificial openings like stomas and ostomies, ensuring accurate documentation, diagnosis, and reimbursement for related care.
Medical Coding ICD-10 7th Character and Placeholder X
Learn how the 7th character and placeholder X work in ICD-10-CM coding for injuries, fractures, and other conditions.
Medical Coding A Surgical Package
Learn about the surgical package in medical coding, which bundles services under one CPT code for billing, reimbursement, and simplified coding for surgeries.
How to Keep Your Medical Coding Skills Fresh
Explore medical coding, focusing on the importance of staying updated with evolving regulations, coding standards, and skills for entry-level positions.
Medical Coding Risk Adjustment Models
Understand risk adjustment, used to predict costs and resource utilization based on patient health status, ensuring accurate payments for providers and payers.
Medical Coding Personal and Family Histories
Learn the personal and family history codes in medical coding for documenting past conditions and hereditary diseases, ensuring accurate reimbursement and care.
Burn Coding Guidelines 2026: ICD-10-CM, CPT, Rule of Nines, TBSA & Debridement
Guidelines for coding and billing burns, focusing on the Rule of 9 for assessing total body surface area, ensuring accurate reimbursement and care management.
Medical Coding Jobs
Medical coding jobs: where coders work, the credentials employers want, and the steps to start a rewarding career in healthcare.